{"id":4069,"date":"2025-10-15T22:39:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T05:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resources.aippt.com\/?p=4069"},"modified":"2025-11-10T02:14:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T09:14:16","slug":"make-google-slides-vertical","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resources.aippt.com\/blog\/make-google-slides-vertical","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Google Slides Vertical on Windows\/Mac\/Phones"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By default, Google Slides opens in landscape orientation. Although this layout works perfectly for most presentations, it might not be well-suited for certain situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all presentations are designed for large screens\u2014you\u2019ll want to create flyers, posters, reports, or mobile-friendly slides that are more suitable in a vertical or portrait format. That’s why you should know how to make Google Slides vertical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we’ll cover how to change Google Slides to portrait <\/strong>across several devices, such as Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Make Google Slides Vertical on Windows and Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are creating a slide on a desktop device, whether Windows or Mac, sometimes it\u2019s necessary to know how to make Google Slides vertical. And here are things you should be aware of when you plan to modify the existing direction of a slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, unlike other tools, Google Slides doesn’t support two different layouts in the same project<\/strong>. Once you change the orientation of one slide, it affects every slide in the file. Additionally, note that changing from landscape to portrait orientation alters the proportions of your slide. Text boxes, charts, images, or shapes may move off the screen or appear squeezed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can prepare for this by making a copy of your presentation before you alter the size of a slide in your presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Here’s a step-by-step method to make a Google slide vertical on Windows and Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: <\/strong>Open the presentation you want to modify on your desktop computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Proceed to \u201cFile <\/strong>> Page Setup<\/strong>\u201d. Although Google Slides doesn’t have a premade vertical option, you can change the size here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3: <\/strong>From the menu, select \u201cCustom<\/strong>\u201d. Then, enter the dimensions you want. The most common dimensions are 8.5 x 11 inches, the size of standard US Letter paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4: <\/strong>Click on the \u201cApply<\/strong>\u201d button. (You should note that the value on the left indicates how wide and the one on the right indicates how tall your slide will be.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And that’s it! All slides in the presentation will switch to portrait mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips:<\/strong> Additionally, since Google Slides allows you to customize sizes, it is advisable to determine the correct dimensions before making the switch. For example, use 8.5 \u00d7 11 inches<\/strong> for letters or 8.5 \u00d7 14 inches <\/strong>for legal documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Change Google Slides to Portrait on iPhone and Android<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When switching orientation, Google Slides for mobile works quite differently from the desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As convenient as creating presentations on mobile can be, you may struggle with accessing some options. You might also want to prepare for some readability concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the slides are being viewed on a smaller screen, you should ensure that fonts are large enough and text isn’t squeezed into small spaces. You should check out how to add and change fonts in Google Slides<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, the Google Slides mobile app doesn\u2019t support changing slide orientation since it lacks the \u201cPage Setup\u201d option. But there\u2019s a simple workaround.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Here’s a step-by-step method on how to change Google Slides to portrait on Android and iPhone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: <\/strong>Launch your Chrome\/Safari browser. Type in \u201cslides.new<\/a><\/strong>\u201d into the search bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: <\/strong>Switch to \u201cDesktop site<\/strong>\u201d mode on your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can edit an existing presentation through \u201cFile > Open\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: <\/strong>Proceed to \u201cFile<\/strong> > Page Setup<\/strong>\u201d from the top left corner of your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4:<\/strong> Choose \u201cCustom<\/strong>\u201d, then enter the dimensions of your desired orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5:<\/strong> Click on the \u201cApply<\/strong>\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And that’s it! The orientation of your slides will change to vertical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Sizes of Vertical Google Slides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you make a Google slide vertical, you must go for the right size, so your project looks professional and suits its intended purpose. Your choice will often depend on how the slide will be used\u2014whether for digital viewing, printing, or sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the common sizes of vertical Google Slides is 8.5 \u00d7 11 inches<\/strong>, the standard US letter size. This dimension is perfect for newsletters, flyers, and other printable documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another common choice is the 21 \u00d7 29.7 cm, A4 (international standard). A4-sized slides are ideal for reports, business proposals, guides, and academic work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udcd0 Other popular sizes of vertical Google Slides include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n